Savinelli Unfinished...(now with pics :) )

[Fight'n Hampsters]

Bought one on Pipes&Cigars the other day.  Great Smoker!  I just started breaking it in with Stormfront and I am pleased.  I have several Savinellis and have not been disappointed.

I recommend them for anyone looking for a good quality $50 pipe.  Make sure you are ok with some fills though.

 

[Brewdude]

 :lol!: 



Cheers,

RR

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

HA!

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

 :lol!: 



Cheers,

RR

HA! One of the best responses I have ever seen!! Will Post ASAP.

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

Below you can see some of the fills


This one shows a little unfilled pit


I knew these pipes would have this imperfections but I love the look of the natural look.  The wood is also lighter than shown.

The inside of the bowl is also free of any coating, so I imagine it will take a little longer to break in than a pre-coated pipe. It already smokes well so it can only get better!

 

[RDPipes]

I've seen these and often thought I should purchase one just to finish it in a nice stain and wax'er up to see what I can come up with.

 

[Hiram-2011]

Still a good looking pipe IMO. I'm sure it smokes good and at the end of the day that's what matters most

 

[Richard Burley]

Those pipes eventually look cool if you smoke them long enough. And I'm not so sure a coated bowl ever breaks in, unless you first remove the coating.

[Strike the last sentence; I don't want to start anything.  :lol: ]

 

[SpeedyPete]

Those pipes eventually look cool if you smoke them long enough.  And I'm not so sure a coated bowl ever breaks in, unless you first remove the coating.

[Strike the last sentence; I don't want to start anything.    ]

I hate the coatings and remove it completely before I start smoking the pipe.

 

[EricTKT]

Still a good looking pipe IMO.  I'm sure it smokes good and at the end of the day that's what matters most

I agree completely. Just finished a refinish/rustication on an estate Medico ("Makin a Medico mo' beta'" in DIY), and it looks much better, but it's not stained and I don't care because it smokes fine and I'm not trying to resell it.

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

Those pipes eventually look cool if you smoke them long enough.  And I'm not so sure a coated bowl ever breaks in, unless you first remove the coating.

[Strike the last sentence; I don't want to start anything.    ]

I hate the coatings and remove it completely before I start smoking the pipe.

I am starting to come around to this POV.

 

[Domer]

You gonna use the filters in it?

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

You gonna use the filters in it?

This one does not have room for a filter, it is one of the stems that have the narrow hole

 

[Dottie Warden]

Congrats on the purchase! I'm glad to hear she's a good smoker as well. I'm currently considering pipcking up an unfinished Sav as the price is hard to beat. I do have one question though, is a special heat resistant varnish or stain required, or can you use a hardware store variety fiinish?

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

Congrats on the purchase! I'm glad to hear she's a good smoker as well. I'm currently considering pipcking up an unfinished Sav as the price is hard to beat. I do have one question though, is a special heat resistant varnish or stain required, or can you use a hardware store variety fiinish?

not sure, I am going to leave it unfinished.

 

[SpeedyPete]

Congrats on the purchase! I'm glad to hear she's a good smoker as well. I'm currently considering pipcking up an unfinished Sav as the price is hard to beat. I do have one question though, is a special heat resistant varnish or stain required, or can you use a hardware store variety fiinish?

not sure, I am going to leave it unfinished.

Yes, that's the way! Smoking and handling the pipe will do the rest. It's gonna turn out one beautiful beast.

 

[MisterE]

I have a 25 year old unfinished/unstained pipe that I bought new way back when. It really has gotten dark over time with just regular use. Also, if you lacquer it or coat it with anything other than just a stain, it can cause the pipe to get hot. Leave it bare, says me.

 

[monbla256]

Congrats on the purchase! I'm glad to hear she's a good smoker as well. I'm currently considering pipcking up an unfinished Sav as the price is hard to beat. I do have one question though, is a special heat resistant varnish or stain required, or can you use a hardware store variety fiinish?

Varnish or lacquer are NO-NO's  :twisted:  Just a stain if more color is wanted and wax only! Time and smoking will do the best !! :twisted: